How to Talk About the Environment in English - Spoken English Lesson

This video lesson from Oxford Online English teaches how to discuss environmental issues in English. It covers topics like air quality, recycling, sustainable farming, and climate change. The lesson includes dialogues, vocabulary, and questions to help learners practice discussing these topics. It emphasizes the importance of understanding environmental issues and encourages learners to think about solutions.

What was one of the main reasons for the improvement in air quality over the last decade?

• Increased use of coal fires for heating

• Rise in heavy industry within the city

• Decrease in public transport infrastructure

• Introduction of new laws and regulations

Which of the following is NOT a method mentioned to reduce air pollution?

• Tighter car emission regulations

• Use of coal fires for heating

• Restrictions on driving in city centers

• Moving heavy industry away from cities

What is the purpose of sorting garbage into different bins?

• To make garbage collection easier

• To recycle and reduce environmental impact

• To increase landfill usage

• To create more jobs in waste management

Which type of waste is typically NOT recycled?

• Glass

• Plastic

• Non-recyclable waste

• Bio waste

What is the term used for the process of burying waste in a large hole in the ground?

• Landfill

• Incineration

• Composting

• Recycling

What is a key benefit of organic farming mentioned in the lesson?

• It uses more pesticides

• It increases short-term production

• It relies on heavy machinery

• It avoids artificial chemical products

What is a potential downside of modern farming methods?

• They produce less food

• They are more sustainable

• They are cheaper in the long term

• They degrade the land over time

What is a major concern related to global warming for countries with long coastlines?

• Increased snowfall

• Rising sea levels

• Decreased temperatures

• More frequent earthquakes

What is one suggested solution to combat climate change?

• Increasing carbon emissions

• Deforestation

• Implementing carbon taxes

• Reducing renewable energy use

What is the main greenhouse gas contributing to climate change?

• Helium

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide